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Wine Bar Adds Flavor to Downtown Dixon

Sep 17, 2025 12:07PM ● By Kendall Brown

A cozy spot for wine lovers has quietly become a staple in downtown Dixon. Pip Wine Bar, located at 116 N. 1st St., opened its doors March 4, 2020, offering a curated wine experience in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

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Suisun City Seeks Community Input

Sep 17, 2025 11:56AM ● By City of Suisin City News Release

Suisun City is launching a series of Community Conversations to invite resident engagement as the city explores annexation as a way forward for Suisun’s future.

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Dixonites Hold Vigil

Sep 17, 2025 11:48AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Dixonites gathered in Pardi Plaza, located at 132 E. A St., the night of Sept. 14 to honor those who have lost their lives this year.

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Leadership Transition at the Dixon Chamber of Commerce

Sep 17, 2025 11:39AM ● By Dixon Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Dixon Chamber of Commerce bids a heartfelt farewell to our fearless leader, Shauna Manina, who has faithfully served as president and CEO for the past five years.

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Soroptimist Inducts New Members

Sep 17, 2025 11:35AM ● By Soroptimist International of Dixon News Release

Soroptimist International of Dixon held its first meeting of the year on Sept. 4 with a special ceremony.

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Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 17, 2025 11:26AM ● By MPG Staff

Dixon High School Football, Rotary Club Rummage Sale, Veterans’ Dinner and more! Take a look at what's happening in town.

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Suisun Club Donates $1,000 to County Office of Education

Sep 17, 2025 11:22AM ● By Solano County Office of Education News Release

Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) is honored to receive a generous $1,000 donation from the Wednesday Club of Suisun in support of Solano County Office of Education’s Foster and Homeless Youth Services programs.

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Solano Kitten Network Combats Feral Cat Overpopulation

Sep 17, 2025 11:08AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Solano Kitten Network, a nonprofit organization based in Solano County, continues its mission to address the growing population of stray and feral cats through spay and neuter services, adoptions and public outreach.

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Kiwanis Club Open House Focuses on Literacy Initiatives
Kiwanis Club Open House Focuses on Literacy Initiatives

Sep 17, 2025 10:58AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Kiwanis Club of Dixon hosted an open house the night of Monday, Sept. 8 at the Joystick Gaming Lounge, drawing 23 attendees, including seven prospective new members, for a community-focused discussion on local education and youth literacy.

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Home and Garden Show Returns

Sep 17, 2025 10:44AM ● By Kendall Brown

The Solano County Fall Home & Garden Show returns this weekend to the Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 S. First St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20 and Sept. 21, marking its 10th anniversary.

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County’s First ‘Trashure Hunt’ to Clean Up Waterways

Sep 10, 2025 10:20AM ● By Solano Resource Conservation District News Release

For 41 years, California Coastal Cleanup Day has been a major volunteer event, bringing thousands of people together to clean up our state’s waterways.

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Women’s Improvement Club Invites Public to Meeting

Sep 10, 2025 10:12AM ● By Dixon Women’s Improvement Club News Release

Dixon Women’s Improvement Club invites community members to its upcoming meeting, aimed at fostering local engagement, sharing new ideas and continuing its proud tradition of civic involvement and service.

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Solano County Probation Seeks Representative

Sep 10, 2025 10:06AM ● By Solano County News Release

The Solano Community Corrections Partnership has an opening for a committed and passionate individual to serve as a committee member representing Community Based Organizations (CBO’s).

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Salary Increases for Police Officers and Sergeants Approved

Sep 10, 2025 10:03AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

During the Sept. 2 meeting, the Dixon City Council reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Dixon and the Dixon Police Officers’ Association, which represents 26 employees serving as police officers and sergeants.

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Mark Your Calendars, Dixonites

Sep 10, 2025 09:57AM ● By MPG Staff

Comedy Night, Anniversaries, High School Sports and more. See what's happening in your neck of the woods.

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Sep 10, 2025 09:41AM ● By Kendall Brown

History, Culture and Community Impact

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Girls Encouraged to Play Flag Football

Sep 10, 2025 09:30AM ● By Kendall Brown

A small group of young athletes gathered the morning of Sept. 7 at Game Fit Dixon for the Girls Flag Football Elite Team Training Camp, a skills evaluation session aimed at developing competitive all-girls teams in the Yolo and Solano county areas.

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Florist Continues Family Legacy

Sep 10, 2025 09:17AM ● By Kendall Brown

Serving Generations Since 1962

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Sign Up for School Pesticide Notifications

Sep 09, 2025 04:37PM ● By California Safe Schools News Release

California Safe Schools, a nonprofit organization dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and childcare centers to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year.

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Having Sense of Purpose Helps Reduce Dementia Risk

Sep 03, 2025 05:24PM ● By University of California, Davis Health News Release

Research into Blue Zones, regions of the world where people tend to live longer, shows that having a sense of purpose in life could help people live longer.

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Annual Buddy Bash to Celebrate Teen Volunteers

Sep 03, 2025 05:22PM ● By Kendall Brown

Team Dixon will host its annual Buddy Bash from 3 to 6 p.m. Sept. 6.

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Movies in the Park
Mark Your Calendars!

Sep 03, 2025 05:10PM ● By MPG Staff

Comedy Night, Community Transportation Workshop, Movies in the Park and more! Take a look at what's happening in town.

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Rotary Club Donates $1,000

Sep 03, 2025 05:07PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Dixon Rotary Club donated $1,000 to Operation Warm Heart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of Travis Air Force Base airmen and their families.

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Community Groups Launch Fundraising Efforts

Sep 03, 2025 05:04PM ● By Kendall Brown

Two local organizations, Dixon Historical Society and Dixon Family Services, are ramping up fundraising efforts this fall to support community programming in Dixon.

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Breast Cancer Foundation Exceeds Dinner Fundraiser Goal

Sep 03, 2025 04:57PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Solano Midnight Sun Breast Cancer Foundation’s annual “Under the Valley Moon” lobster charity dinner on Aug. 23 drew more than 200 attendees to support breast cancer patients across Solano County.

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Home Show Marks 10 Years

Sep 03, 2025 04:50PM ● By Kendall Brown

The Solano County Fall Home & Garden Show will return to the Dixon Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21.

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Sep 03, 2025 03:07PM ● By The Jason Foundation News Release

September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to confront a subject often shrouded in silence and stigma.

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West Nile Virus Detection

Aug 27, 2025 11:57AM ● By Solano County Mosquito Abatement District News Release

On Aug. 15, the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District (SCMAD) detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes near Robben Road in Dixon.

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Crowds Take a Stroll

Aug 27, 2025 11:49AM ● By Kendall Brown and photos by Nicolas Brown

Downtown Dixon welcomed hundreds of visitors Aug. 23 for the annual Wine and Art Stroll, featuring more than 20 wineries, dozens of artists, live music and participation from local businesses throughout the community.

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Grace Fellowship Church of Dixon is kicking off Grace Kids Club
Mark Your Calendars!

Aug 27, 2025 11:33AM ● By MPG Staff

Comedy Night with Dixon Family Services, Concerts in the Plaza, Dixon High School Football and more happening in town!

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Council Reviews Cannabis Business Policies

Aug 27, 2025 11:30AM ● By Shaunna Boyd

Dixon City Council members considered possible updates to the local cannabis business policies at their Aug. 18 regular meeting.

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La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, owned by Nayely Salcedo (pictured) and her family, will host a community fundraise
La Cocina Joins Battle Against Breast Cancer

Aug 27, 2025 11:24AM ● By Kendall Brown

La Cocina Mexican Restaurant will host a community fundraiser, Tacos for Ta-Tas, from noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 8 in support of Jessica McCafferty, a Dixon mother currently battling breast cancer.

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Exchange Students Settle into Life

Aug 27, 2025 11:12AM ● By Kendall Brown

Two high school students from Europe have begun a year-long stay in Dixon through the American Field Service (AFS) foreign exchange program, marking the first time the city has hosted American Field Service students since 2017.

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UC Davis Nematologists Share International Spotlight

Aug 26, 2025 12:42PM ● By By Kathy Keatley Garvey, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology

University of Californa, Davis nematologists shared the international spotlight at the 64th annual meeting of the Society of Nematologists (SON), held recently in Victoria, British Columbia.

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September Events at Dixon Library for Teens and Adults

Aug 20, 2025 08:48AM ● By Kendall Brown

Throughout September, Dixon Public Library is hosting several events aimed at educating and uplifting both teens and adults as the holiday season approaches.

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